Instagram 'usage insights' will show how much time you waste scrolling

Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom has confirmed reports that it is launching "usage insights" for Android.

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The feature will allow 'grammers to see "time spent" on Instagram, in an effort to help users to gain an "understanding [of] how time online impacts people."

We're building tools that will help the IG community know more about the time they spend on Instagram – any time should be positive and intentional.

— Kevin S. (@kevin) May 16, 2018

Understanding how time online impacts people is important, and it's the responsibility of all companies to be honest about this. We want to be part of the solution. I take that responsibility seriously.

— Kevin S. (@kevin) May 16, 2018 Read more...

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